Ledyard Public schools Gas Utility Supply

Ledyard Public Schools, located in Connecticut's Middlesex County, is seeking qualified vendors to supply natural gas for heating and hot water services at three of their school facilities through Solicitation Number 15011. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) focused on securing a natural gas utility supply contract with specific quantitative requirements of 198,000 cubic feet per minute per square foot. The solicitation period runs from April 18, 2023, to May 5, 2023, with a sealed bid submission deadline of 1:00 PM EDT on May 5, 2023. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from April 18, 2023, at 7:30 AM EDT through April 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM EDT, during which potential bidders can seek clarification. Vendors are required to provide a minimum of three references as part of their bid submission, though this is not marked as a mandatory requirement. The bid allows for multiple proposals and alternative submissions, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms set at Net 30 days.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, socioeconomic restrictions, or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contract holders for this natural gas supply service. The documentation does not specify the estimated total contract value, making it difficult to assess the potential award budget. All vendors are eligible to respond to the bid, and there are no disclosed limitations on vendor participation. The solicitation does not provide details about contract duration, renewal options, or potential extension provisions. Pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process, with vendors submitting unit pricing for the natural gas supply. The contact person for this solicitation is Wayne Donaldson from Ledyard Public Schools, who can be reached for any additional inquiries about the procurement.